Against the Tyranny of Society: Reflections on a
Protest Movement/Priyadarsi Kar. Reprint. Delhi, Academic Excellence, 2006,
xiv, 108 p., ISBN 81-88684-79-1.
Against the Tyranny of Society: Reflections on a
Protest Movement/Priyadarsi Kar. Reprint. Delhi, Academic Excellence, 2006,
xiv, 108 p., ISBN 81-88684-79-1.
Contents: Foreword. Preface to the second edition. 1. Social protest and construction of a religious ethic. 2. Resisting status quo: emergence of Mahima Movement. 3. Living as equals : spread of the Dharma. 4. Protest ethic: ideas and objectives. 5. Conclusion: in defence of socio-religious emancipation. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.
"Against the Tyranny of Society: Reflections on a Protest Movement highlights the Mahima Movement, a Protest Movement of 19 century Orissa and recalls the unique contribution of Mahima religion to the development of Orissa's cultural identity, reviewing in a systematic and organized manner the role the Mahima Dharma had played and continues to play even today. Against the Tyranny of Society is intended to foster and stimulate a re-examination of the role this protest movement ash played in the cultural dissent of modern Orissa.
This re-edition maintains its grasp and readability, providing a complete and authentic treatment of the Mahima Movement, the First Socio-Religious War of Oriyas, by Oriyas, for soul of Orissa." (jacket)